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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1926
Page
2
A Bonham Texas issue page runs a mix of newspaper details including rate card notices, subscription options, and a lengthy essay praising prohibition. It argues economic and social benefits, cites Yale economist Fisher and Salvation Army lieutenant colonel Hamon, and notes enforcement effects nationwide.
A scrambled clipping notes a Montana senator curious about a political contribution and mentions a revolutionary movement in Arizona and Texas. It also references Mexican government issues, a desire to release imprisoned women, and a Texas pecan culture article accusing larger nuts at the expense of native flavor.
Poem by Harry Lee recalls stars as lamps of love set by waiting mothers on heaven window-sills. The speaker reflects on past days and a personal loss as evening falls, desiring remembrance through light and guiding constancy.
Senator Reed's committee exposed widespread profit seeking by enforcement officials and politicians tied to illicit traffic. The report cites appointments of unsympathetic officials and defiant attitudes in several regions as undermining enforcement, while arguing public belief in the law's aims remains despite these faults.
Montana Senator Walsh rejects close ties with Senator Gould of Maine and urges a Senate investigation into bribery charges Gould faced in 1918 in New Brunswick. He alleges Gould and associates, plus a railroad, funneled about four hundred thousand dollars into a campaign.
A Pennsylvania man repeatedly dreamed a body lay buried in his cellar and awoke to find a man's skeleton. Police hold him as a suspected murderer, raising questions about dreams becoming reality.
The text notes an abundance of automobiles in the county suggesting prosperity, but sees the supply not diminishing as hard times begin. It reflects on possible wording mixups and the contrast between apparent abundance and impending difficulty.
A figure described as a lady governor faces criticism for expressing sympathy toward criminals who assault, drawing sharp public response about leadership and justice. The remark fuels a broader debate on punishment, deterrence, and prosecutorial discretion among residents and critics alike.
A collage of quips and jokes from various papers. The items poke gentle fun at habits taxes politics and the gap between ideal and real life. Names like Clarksville Times Gainesville Register Dallas Times Herald and Edinburgh Scotsman are cited in brief snippets. The humor spans proverbs wordplay and light social commentary.
An account explains sledding cotton to ease ginning in Northwest Texas, noting the practice spread by local officials and the use of a rock crusher for processing. A rural anecdote describes a curious method with a humorous recipe analogy, citing county superintendent B C Tarter for context.
An old item notes Longfellow joking about himself when introduced to Longworth. The fragment references syllables and a playful moment, with a brief stray line mentioning D. V. Wild.
A fragmented note lists price reductions and instructions for customers. It mentions weight figures and vague product references, indicating promotional pricing and guidance for purchase, without clear item names or dates.
A jumbled OCR snippet lists stray phrases about storekeepers, housewives, verdicts, and travel trends. It references Queen Marie, railroad passenger shifts, a Mars message note, a Sesquicentennial, and a Ford battery ad, with scattered locations like Gainesville and Dallas-area papers.
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